We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.Job DetailsKantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies. Kantar’s 30,000 people based in more than 100 countries help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow. Nobody knows people better than Kantar. We provide insight and inspiration to help our clients, our people and society to create and flourish in an extraordinary world.The Accountant role is part of a dynamic and integrated Finance function delivering operational Finance specialist services. The role reports to the Financial Accounting Senior Accountant and will work with internal and external partners to ensure processes are performed in accordance with performance and quality standards. This position is focused on performing financial accounting activities including supporting closing and reporting and adherence to statutory requirements.Role DescriptionAssist in maintenance, processing and production of month / year end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and associated underlying schedules.Support the preparation and review of period close entries, and general ledger accounts reconciliation and analysis.Support for the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements.Support Intercompany (IC) reconciliations and disputes resolution.Support the production and review of balance sheets.Helping to maintain the fixed assets register.Maintaining documentation to ensure staff have access to current and compliant documents and policies.Maintain close relationships with customer/ 3rd party delivery partner groups to ensure responsiveness to their needs, track service delivery and escalate any issues to the R2R senior accountant/lead where required.Develop sound professional working relationships with colleagues across KBS and Local Business, building their confidence and acquiring an understanding of the business.Role RequirementsDegree level education in Finance/Business Management or equivalent.Progressing towards accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Good accounting knowledge.Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation.Willingness to work flexibly across geographic time zones during peak periods such as period end.Experience of working in a shared services or global business services environment desirable.Fluent in English (written and spoken).PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by Kantar and its affiliate Kantar group companies.We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to encourage new thinking and craft the world we live in! We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with sophisticated technologies, nobody knows people better than Kantar.And because we know people, we like to make sure our people are looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for our people is our highest priority, and we encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all, and we’re flexible in our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted! We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, which is why we welcome applications from all background and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not a perfect fit, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.CountryPortugalWhy join Kantar?We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
